JULY 26 2018 / FOOD
5 Easy Smoothie Recipes
5 Fruit and Veggie Smoothies: A refreshing and energizing smoothie for each day of the work week!
I love having a smoothie every morning and sometimes in the afternoon.
To me, smoothies always taste like a dessert so I enjoy making them and enjoying them.
Also,I find it to be a simple and comforting way to integrate antioxidants, immune boosters, fruit, and greens first thing in the morning.
Tropical Smoothie
This is my ultimate go to smoothie on a hot summer day!
Ingredients
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a splash of coconut milk
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1/2 banana
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1/2 cup of pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
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3 or 4 strawberries (fresh or frozen)
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a handful of ice
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1 teaspoon of honey
Mix all of the yummy ingredients together in a blender until smooth.
Raspberry Strawberry Fruit Smoothie
This is the kind of smoothie that could totally pass as a dessert. It’s bright vibrant color is so inviting on any day. The combination of apple juice and frozen raspberries and strawberries creates an almost sorbet like smoothie. It’s a delicious treat.
Ingredients
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1 cup apple juice
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a splash of coconut water
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1 cup raspberries, frozen (or add ice)
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1/2 cup strawberries, frozen (or add ice)
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If green smoothies are too much for you, this super delicious smoothie is an excellent starting point. Made with a combination of banana and half of a papaya, this smoothie is so colorful and satisfying.
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1 cup coconut water
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1 banana
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1/2 papaya
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Handful of ice
Banana Papaya Smoothie
Banana Mango Smoothie
This is the perfect introduction to a yummy yet simple smoothie. The sweetness of bananas and apple juice is the perfect blend!
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1/2 banana
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1 cup mango chunks, frozen (or add ice)
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a splash of coconut water
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1/2 cup apple juice
Green Machine Smoothie
Try a green smoothie! This smoothie will totally make you feel like hulk after you drink it, and it tastes sweet too.
Ingredients
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2 cups spinach
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2 cups water
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1 cup mango
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1 cup pineapple
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2 bananas
To Make Your Smoothie Thicker or Thinner
Everyone has different preferences on the consistency of their smoothies.
If you prefer a thinner consistency, you can add a handful of ice cubes, some skim or almond milk or even a bit of water to any of these recipes.
If you want to thicken up any of these smoothies, try adding a frozen banana or a spoonful or two of cooked oatmeal or dry oats. Using any of the healthy add-ins will also usually result in a thicker smoothie.
To sweeten any of these smoothies, you can add a teaspoon of organic honey, agave nectar or 1/2 of a banana.